The new study, conducted by HomeToGo, evaluated the price and late availability data as well as various other factors including natural beauty and the number of classic romantic novels set in the area.

The largest holiday search engine in the world, the company allows users to easily search and compare 15 million accommodation offers in over 200 countries - and they've now revealed the 14 best romantic UK getaway destinations.

The study also compared ratings of local restaurants, the amount of holiday cottages with fireplaces and the chances of taking a romantic countryside stroll without getting drenched with rain - one of the factors which earned North Wales a spot in the top five.

Head of inbound marketing, Joanna Booth said: "Taking a trip together makes Valentine’s Day truly memorable, and our data shows that most people prefer to travel somewhere close to home for the Valentine’s Day weekend.

"All 14 gorgeous destinations show exactly why so many people head to the British countryside for a romantic weekend together.

"North Wales has consistently been one of our most sought-after destinations and we're excited to help more people discover this beautiful region."

Rachel Griffin, UK country manager, added: "Out of the hundreds of destinations we compared for our Valentine's Day ranking, North Wales particularly stood out for its beautiful landscapes.

"It's also the perfect place to book a last-minute romantic weekend away, with a wide choice of accommodation still available and among the lowest prices of all the destinations we researched."